Commentary on Ziermans, Hadjúk, Pinkham et al. “Call to action on social cognition measures in clinical research” and on Happé's commentary to the call to action

Key Points

• Improved social cognition measures can lead to better clinical research outcomes with targeted assessments for specific conditions.
• Validation of these measures is crucial, ensuring they accurately reflect the social cognitive abilities of individuals.
• Interventions based on robust social cognition assessments can personalize treatment approaches, maximizing effectiveness and outcomes.
• The call to action encourages broader adoption of these measures, aiming to standardize practices across clinical research.